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HEALTHY MASK
Hopi culture, Arizona, USA
First half of the 20th century
Skin, wood, cloth and pigments
H. 19 ; L. 35 ; W. 28 cm
Mask helmet made of skin pigmented in a polychrome way: pink for the facial part, green and yellow for the frontal band, white for the top part and for the lower edge constituting a strawberry.
It has ears and a tubular mouth made of wood and held to the mask with leather ties.
His eyes are incised and surrounded by black rectangles and two corn symbols animate his cheeks.
These masks were danced during ceremonies and referred to deities belonging to the spiritual pantheon of the Hopi Indians.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref.LP : 3533
Ref: HRZ4PO8LWX
Condition | Good |
Style | Other style (Native North American Art of Other style Style) |
Period | 20th century (Native North American Art 20th century) |
Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days |
Location | 93400, Saint-Ouen, France |
FCP CORIDON
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